Fleur: A Modern Take on Imari

by Helen Kain | Sep 12, 2019 | Amber, Blue, Cobalt, Fall Tablescapes, Terracotta, White

The richness of cobalt and burnt orange is a time-honoured combination found in Imari patterns, beloved by collectors  for centuries. Collectors Weekly provides us with a concise history:  “Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese...

Sunflowers, Scarecrows and Decorating the Porch for Fall

by Helen Kain | Sep 2, 2019 | Amber, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Summer Tablescapes, White, Yellow

Country lanes, cornstalks, scarecrows and sunflowers are the epitome of late summer. Sunflowers are even better when they’re edible (and not in the usual sense).  Such as chocolate cupcakes decorated with Oreo-cookies-turned-sunflowers, idea courtesy of...

Pups and Handbags

by Helen Kain | May 16, 2019 | Amber, Black, Brown, Green, Pink and Red, Spring Tablescapes, White, Yellow

I don’t know who thought up this particular theme, but it made me smile. Pups and Handbags. Beats Dogs Playing Cards! The four salad plates from Pier 1 are cheerful, colourful and downright silly. Perfect! Look at that little guy, sleepily gazing out. Is it...

Apple Orchard by Williams Sonoma

by Helen Kain | Nov 5, 2018 | Amber, Black, Dundee, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Pink and Red

We purchased Braeburns at our local apple orchard this past week. They’re the last of the heirloom varieties to be picked, so that’s it for apple season. Finito! Clearly, the solution to any sadness that might invoke is an apple pie! It was also...

A Cozy Fall Table with Sabyasachi Floral

by Helen Kain | Nov 1, 2018 | Amber, Antique glassware, Brown, Fall Tablescapes, Pink and Red

As the days grow shorter and colder, we Northerners start burrowing. Porch cushions come inside and outdoor furniture is stored for the winter, Fluffy duvets make their way back onto beds and winter throws are draped over comfy chairs, ready to be pulled up as we...

A Table Filled with Wildlife

by Helen Kain | Oct 26, 2018 | Amber, Brown, Dundee, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Thanksgiving

Can we sneak in one more outdoor table? You bet! Especially when it features Wildlife by Bernadotte, whose subjects most definitely belong outside! Like this fellow the wild Boar. for instance.  Or the stealthy fox, doing his best to plump up for the long winter...